Form of Government:

City: Mayor/City Council

County: Judge/Quorum Court

(In Arkansas, the County Judge is an administrative position and has no judicial responsibilities. The Quorum Court is a legislative body.)

Police

The Paragould Police Department currently has 47 sworn police officers, 10 civilians and 8 reserve officers, for a total of 57 employees protecting and serving “The Friendly City” of Paragould. Click here to Visit their Website.

Fire

The Paragould Fire Department (PFD) covers approximately 31 square miles and provides fire, rescue, and emergency services to the residents and visitors of the City of Paragould.

City: 30 Full time firefighters and 6 part time drivers.

Fire Stations: Four

ISO Class Rating: Class 3

All of our firefighters are also trained as Hazmat Technicians and must complete several hours per year of continuing education to keep that certification. The PFD is equipped to respond to hazmat incidents confined space rescues, and many other incidents that may arise beyond fires.

Solid Waste Landfill

NEA Regional Solid Waste Landfill: Located in Paragould serving a four county area. The facility accepts household, commercial and approved industrial waste. NEA Regional Recycling Center is located at the same location.